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California Regional Consortia

Machine Technology Level I Certificate

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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Machine Technology Level I Certificate

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (095600)

Projected Start Date

08/01/26

Catalog Description

The Machine Technology Level I Certificate Program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in machining or manufacturing. This type of certificate program typically leads to entry level careers as a machinist, toolmaker, CNC operator, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, field service technician as well as a number of other manufacturing/service positions. This certificate requires a total of 18 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C is required for each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

18 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Machine Technology Level I Certificate Program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in machining or manufacturing. This type of certificate program typically leads to entry level careers as a machinist, toolmaker, CNC operator, CNC programmer, manufacturing engineer, process engineer, field service technician as well as a number of other manufacturing/service positions. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18 semester units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This certificate requires a total of 18 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. A minimum grade of C is required for each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
MACH 101 FIntroduction to Machine Tools5Y1
MACH 102 FIntermediate Machine Tools5Y1
MACH 103 FAdvanced Machine Tools5Y2
MACH 110 FCNC Machine Set-Up and Operation3Y2




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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Program Modification

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Manufacturing

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Santa Ana College

Orange Coast College

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Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

24 annual enrollments

Advisory Minutes
Priority Sector

Advanced Manufacturing

Submission Details

Published at

03/23/25 - 04:15 PM

Status

Informational

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Please list the reason(s) for returning "Machine Technology Level I Certificate". to Kenneth Starkman's drafts. This message will be sent to kstarkman@fullcoll.edu

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